Everton Competing for Honda

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 26

Several rumours around Everton seem to be recurring at the moment, which can mean one of two things. Either there is so little to report on that media outlets are regurgitating the same information, or there is genuine interest in these reported targets.

Keisuke Honda is one of the names again being associated with the Toffees. The Mirror reported an Everton interest on Tuesday, claiming Roberto Martinez has been impressed while watching him at the Confederations Cup.

Today, talkSPORT also ran the story, highlighting how Honda's contractual status means his price could be as low as £5 million. However, they also mentioned AC Milan's potential interest in the player, which could very quickly end this link.

Newcastle Ahead in Race for Bony

Everton's most pressing need this summer is undoubtedly up front, and one potential solution could be Vitesse Arnhem's prolific Wilfried Bony.

TalkSport describe how Newcastle have tabled a £12 million bid for the Ivorian, although Everton are supposedly among the clubs still monitoring the situation.

It seems impossible for the Toffees to make a move without first receiving funds from the sale of one of their own players, but it makes sense that a player such as Bony is at least on the club's radar.